Congo Free State Atrocities Spark Outcry And Reform Talk
Captain Guy Burrows, retired from Congo Free State service, says conditions are a disgrace to civilization. He cites state employed cannibals, forced labor, and a shotgun rule, with rubber wealth controlled by government shares. Reforms appear cosmetic as long as rubber collection and native recruitment persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Guy Burrows
Congo Free State
Free State
Burrows
Leopold
Upper Congo
Africa
Armstrongs Offers Invalds Chairs and Sterilizers
WM. H. ARMSTRONG & CO. advertises useful articles for invalids including rolling parlor chairs carrying chairs wheeled couches food sterilizers desiccators feeding belts insoles and batteries cabinets. located at 2% and 2% S Meridian street Indianapolis Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM. H. Armstrong & CO
Meridian Street
Indianapolis
Ind
Earl Harris on Trial for Burglary Alibi Claim
Earl Harris, colored, stood trial in Criminal Court on burglary charges after being accused of breaking into Bailey's coal office on Virginia Avenue. Although he claimed he was on the carnival Midway during the incident, prosecutors argued he attempted entry when a window was broken during the carnival and was identified by Bailey and an employee. The larceny charge was dismissed as not proven, and Harris faced the burglary count alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Harris
Harris
Bailey
Virginia Avenue
Impersonating Officer Arrests Lead to Fines and Burglary Charge
Charles P Johnson was fined 335 and costs in Police Court after being arrested for impersonating an officer and carrying concealed weapons. He claimed special police authority expired with the year and was caught while harassing saloonkeepers on Indiana avenue. Thomas Fink faces grand jury on burglary after attempting to sell stolen silverware from Mrs. M. L. Reid at 108 Arsenal avenue. Albert Tolin sues street-car company for 15000 damages claiming a start while stepping on caused a permanent injury. Sanford Kimbro seeks damages for 5.00 after a West Michigan street car incident injuring his moving van and causing wagon damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Johnson
Cos
Johnson
Indiana Avenue
Baumfuhrer
Tomlinson
Thomas Fink
M. L. Reid
Arsenal Avenue
Albert Tolin
Sanford Kimbro
West Michigan
Suit Over Personal Injuries At Union Railway Plant
Frank D. Smith sues Union Railway Company for damages claiming a defective jack caused a fall while employed as a fireman. He alleges negligence for failure to keep equipment in repair and to warn him. Estelle Lewis sues Omer Lewis for support after he abandoned her with child, naming Encaustic File Works as a defendant and seeking wages due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Smith
Union Railway Company
Estelle Lewis
Omer Lewis
Lewis
Court records and new suits listed in state courts
Superior and circuit court items show dismissals and paid costs in cases including Johnson vs Kahn and Sault St. Marie Pulp and Paper v Indiana Paper, plus burglar y case against Earl Harris. New suits filed include Dodd divorce, Tolin damages, Kimbro damages, Lewis support, Vehling claim, Cometock divorce, Sedam mechanic suits, Stafford divorce, Rock vs Smith, Ball divorce, and other docket entries across rooms 1 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
John L. McMaster
Charles A. Johnson
Adolph Kahn
Sault St. Marie Pulp and Paper Company
Indiana Paper Company
Charles Kistner
Louise Ehrman
Fremont Alford
Earl Harris
Mary Dodd
Philip Dodd
Albert Tolin
Indianapolis Street-tailors Company
Nebo ‘Ourt
Jord Kimbro
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Estel Lewis
Omer Lewis
Circuit Court
J. C. Perry & Co
Louis C. Vehling
Mote
Anna J. Cometock
Henry Beston
James Sedam
Nelson Phillips
Mechanic's Hien
James E. Sedam
William Johnson
Mechanic's Hon. Circuit Court
Ella Stafford
David L. Stafford
Sujor Court
Charles M. Rock
Earl C. Smith
Frank D. Smith
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
S.C
Cora I. Ball
Frank Ball
Supreme Court Minutes and Appellate Briefs Overview
Summary of Indiana Supreme Court minutes and appellate briefs including cases: William H. auditor et al. v Commercial Capeelt, Knickerbocker Ice Co. v William H. Lewis, Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Co. v Charles Adama, and related assignment notices. Mention of De Kalb County Court petition for injunction granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
William H. Auditor
Capeelt
Marion
C.pellant
Knickerbocker Ice Company
William H. Lewis
Laporte C. C. Appellant
W.sg
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Company
Charles Adama. & C Record
Otes
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Webash Railroad
de Kalb C. C
Bond and motions filed in multiple Indiana cases
Certified copy issued to sheriff. Appellee’s motion and notice to dissolve restraining order. Affidavits and exhibit in support. Modified restraining order. Further proceedings continued to Jan 10, 1902. Includes cases Indiana ex rel Keifer v Wheatley and others, with various appellent briefs and assignments of errors across Knox, Marion, Miami, Johnson, Lake, and Allen counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appellee
State of Indiana
John Keifer
David M. Wheatley
Tipton C. i. Appellee
Ella A. Webb
William A. Rhodes
Marion
John McAnnally
Ira Glidden
Knox C. C
The
Board of Commissioners of
Miami County Et al
William E. Mowbray
Miami C. C
Miami County Council
Grafton Johnson
the Central Trust Company
Receiver
Et al. Johnson Co. C
Chicago Horseshoe Company
William H. Gostlin
Et al
Lake
John JD. Wampler
Ellis House
John EB. Kelley
Henry B. Houts
Allen
Kelley
Hench
Jerome Sworn In District Attorney of New York County
William T. Jerome took the oath of office as district attorney of New York county today. The fearless New Yorker was known for challenging Tammany Hall and twisting the tiger's tail in prior battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Tiger
New York
William T. Jerome
New York County
Jerome’s War on Dens of Iniquity in New York
W. T. Jerome has built a strong reputation in New York by waging a campaign against dens of iniquity associated with Tammany officials. The figure is noted for his persistence and public stance, highlighting a clash with political corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Jerome
New York
Tammany
Developments At Detroit Syndicate Faces Payment Troubles
Detroit reports on the Everett-Moore syndicate trouble as it originated with suburban line purchases. Bond schemes, security concerns, and a pending $35 million plan faltered, with Cleveland bankers placed in charge. Creditors consider delaying action on Toledo Shoreline and Toledo Trac tion lines while the People’s Telephone Company awaits potential bond plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Free Press
Everett-Moore
Everett and Moore
Rome
Rochester
Lake Orion
Northwestern
Detroit United Street Railway Company
Everett
Moore
Cleveland
Griswold Street
Everett-Moore Company
Toledo Shore-line
Toledo Traction Company
Toledo
People's Telephone Company
Everett Moore syndicate sues Maumee Valley Electric line
In Toledo on January 2 the Everett Moore syndicate initiates three suits against the Maumee Valley Electric Road, alleging legal action by the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Maumee Valley Electric Road
Legal bid to halt cognovit judgments in fraud suit
The suit seeks an injunction to restrain execution on three cognovit judgments totaling $4,674 for King & Tracy, $13.36 for Toledo Loan Co, and $18,526 for Holcomb National Bank. Allegations claim fraud, conspiracy, and double dealing with directors aware of a sale to the Everett-Moore syndicate while concealment occurred. judgments were taken December 27 as stock moved to the syndicate. The Aurora Elgin and Chicago electric railway project advances with rapid trains along a crossings-free right of way, pursuing swift transport between Aurora, Elgin, and Chicago, with substantial right of way work completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King & Tracy
Toledo Loan Company
Holcomb National Bank
King
Tracy
S. M. Jones
A. J. Detwiler
G. K. Detwiler
George Metzger
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Chicago
Everett-Moore
Aurora, Elgin & Chicago Railway
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Electric
Aurora
Hartford Receivership Bid In Tea Company Suit
Judge Lacombe ruled in the Norton versus Hartford and Gilman administrators cases over receivers for the Great Atlantic and Great American Tea Companies. Hartford may obtain an injunction upon posting 150000 security to cover any estate claims, delaying final hearing for the year. If security is posted, the request for a receiver in Norton versus Hartford is denied. If not, the injunction is denied and Hartford may be named general receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Edward L. Norton
George W. Gilman
George H. Hartford
Theophilus Gilman
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
Great American Tea Company
George F. Gilman
These
States
Hartford
Norton
National Asphalt Company Fails to Meet Debt Obligations
Philadelphia reports the actual default of the National Asphalt Company as $500,000 due to sinking fund and bond interest payments was not made. Of this, $300,000 owed to Land Title Company from Asphalt Company of America forms the sinking fund to be paid to trustees. A $50,000 sinking fund payment to Equitable Trust was also not turned over, and $10,000 in six months interest on national fines was unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Asphalt Company
Asphalt Company of America
Asphalt Company
National Company
Equitable Trust Company
Vaughan files bankruptcy in New York district court
Charles R. Vaughan broker of No 2 Broadstreet filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. Liabilities total 75000 with 20000 secured and no assets. Principal creditor Mary A Banagan of Providence owed 20008 on a note. Vaughan says the firm Pollock Vaughan remains unaffected as debts are personal to family in Rhode Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles R. Vaughan
No. 2
Broadstreet
United States District Court
Mary A. Banagan
Providence
Vaughan
Pollock & Vaughan
Rhode Island
Etha & Vaughan
Highland Foundry Company Receivers Appointed in Suit
Judge Morton of the Supreme Court appointed Percy G. Buster and Robert F. Herrick as temporary receivers for the Highland Foundry Company, makers and sellers of stoves and heating equipment, in a suit by Emma I. Blackman. The debtor reportedly owes around 30,000 with assets valued about 355,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Morton
Supreme Court
Percy G. Buster
Robert F. Herrick
Highland Foundry
Comany
Emma I. Blackman
Wedded in New Jersey
Friends in Randolph Massachusetts received cards announcing the marriage of Mary E Wilkins to Dr Charles Freeman of Metuchen New Jersey. The ceremony was moved from Randolph to New Jersey where it was solemnized last evening due to Freeman’s mother’s travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Mass
Mary E. Wilkins
To-Ay
Charles Freeman
Metuchen
N. J
Dr. Freeman
Ness
New King Edward Stamps Hit London Post Offices
A Herald dispatch reports strong demand for the new King Edward penny and half penny stamps in London on New Year’s day. Crowds formed at the General Post Office and branch offices with eager buyers, while stamps frequently sold out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Herald
General Post Office
Somerset House
Inland Revenue Commission
Admiralty invites Clyde yards to bid on warships
The British Admiralty invites Clyde shipyards to tender for two battleships of 15,500 tons each, five armored first class cruisers and two protected cruisers. Officials seek expedited work on twenty warships under construction. New battleships will feature greater gun power than any current vessels in the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
British Admiralty
Clyde Shipyards
U S Protest Over Tax Exemption Arrests in Tripoli
In Tripoli Syria two naturalized Americans were arrested for refusing to pay a tax tied to military service. The United States minister to Turkey John G A Leishmann lodged sharp representations with the Porte which ordered the release of the men and told authorities not to molest American citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Tripoli
Syria
United States
Turkey
John G. A. Leishmann
Porte
King Edward to ask Parliament for Victoria memorial funds
London January 2 It is understood the king will be compelled to seek a parliamentary grant for the Queen Victoria memorial as public subscription has fallen short Only 185400 pounds have been subscribed and this will not suffice to cover the total cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
Morgan Inter est in Cottonseed Oil shares boosts stock
London authorities report that Cottonseed Oil Company shares rose after a circular announced J P Morgan and Co had shown interest and the Morgans were allotted 100000 shares of the company stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cottonseed Oil Company
Stock Exchange
J. P. Morgan & Co
Morgans
Debunked Kiev bombing report and other brief items
Kiev report on a bomb explosion under Grand Duke Constantine's palace is debunked as unfounded. Senator Depew and wife depart Nice for the U S. Russian naturalists hold a large congress in St. Petersburg. The papal commission on biblical studies is formed with Cardinal Parocchi presiding. Rioting continues in Bangor Wales with military and militia presence. King Carlos and the Queen of Portugal open the Cortes and note President McKinley's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Constantine
Kiev
Spee
Russia
Patrie
Chauncey M. Depew
Nice
United States
St. Petersburg
London Tablet
Cardinal Parocchi
Wales
Bangor
North Wales
Lord Penrhyn
Bethesda
Aldershot
Lichfield
Carlos
Portal
McKinley
Message to Roosevelt read at City Temple service
The Rev Joseph Parker delivered messages to King Edward and to President Roosevelt during Thursday’s midday service at City Temple London. Congregation cheered each sentence as Parker proposed to send the messages on behalf of worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Portugal
Lorenzo Marques
Roosevelt
Joseph Parker
Temle
Thendon Temple
Edward
Highwayman Donovan Identified and Shot in Chicago
Chicago report identifies George F. Donovan as man who attempted a highway robbery on Twenty first street and Calumet avenue and was shot by his intended victim Eugene Hector financial editor of a local newspaper. Letters found imply Springfield Massachusetts origins and ties to Trinity Court Boston. Donovan, about thirty three, left his post for higher pay and kept quiet about his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George F. Donovan
Twenty-first Street
Calumet Avenue
Eugene Hector
Springfield
Mass
Manila
United States Philippine Commission
Boston
Trinity Court
Dartmouth Street
Votes Still Lacking In Fight For Speaker In Ohio House
In the ongoing contest for leadership in the Ohio House, neither faction has secured enough support to elect a speaker. Reporting notes continued stalemate and pressure within the legislature as lawmakers debate next steps.
Unpledged members may swing Ohio House race battle
In Columbus on January 2 1912 Republicans split over who will control the Legislature with unpledged members holding balance. George B Cox arrives pledging aid to Price while Taylor opposes Dick. Local option and Senate clerk battles mirror factional lines as Hanna Foraker and McKinnon contensions unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
House
Price
McKinnon
Lst
Crist
Pool
McNeil
Nihart
Foster
Lochery
Akron
Taylor
Columbiana
Toledo
Denman
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Senator Hanna
Ohio
Clerk
Cox
McKinley
Wicely
Liquor
Ohio Anti-saloon League
Clark
Mkinnon
Hanna
Foraker
Wirt
Uhl
Senate
Archer
Scobey
MccKinnon
Porto Rico Prospering In Insular Revenue Growth
Governor Hunt’s Porto Rico message to the Legislature reports rising revenues, more schools, road and harbor improvements, and growing exports. He notes 8% of schools open, 84 teachers, 4,000 pupils, 32 schoolhouses, 129 students in the United States, and a total balance of 2,000,000 with tariff rebates. He urges tax reforms, road tax, excise boosts, modern charters, and safer labor organization under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Juan
Porto Rico
Hunt
United States
San Juan Harbor
Santiago Iglesias
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Charleston
St. Louis
Union of Pocahontas coal lands to U S Steel affiliates
John E. Gary of United States Steel announced the sale of Pocahontas Coal Syndicate properties totaling about 300000 acres of fuel and coking coal to the Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company controlled by Norfolk and Western Railway. Leases to U S Steel affiliates secure coal for about thirty years, with plans for at least three thousand modern coke ovens and related infrastructure to support coke production for upwards of sixty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John E. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Pocahontas Coal Syndicate
Pocahontas Coal and Coke Company
Norfolk & Western Railway
Gary
Connellsville Coke Company
Belmont Declared Regular Democratic Nominee for Congress
New York January 2 Justice Scott of the New York Supreme Court ruled Perry Belmont the regular Democratic nominee for Congress in the Seventh district. Col Asa Bird Gardiner pledged Tammany Hall support to Belmont this evening, despite some leaders opposing him. Regular committees formed in the First Second and Third assembly districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Scott
New York Supreme Court
Perry Belmont
Asa Bird Gardiner
Belmont
Tammany Hall
Estes Tmng Palaciosa
Akron Republican leader stays out of Columbus Legislature fight
Akron based Republican state committee chairman Dick announced he would not travel to Columbus to participate in the Legislature organization contest. He will stay in Akron until vacation ends and then return to Washington. Senator elect Harris of Ashtabula county visited Dick and refused to predict the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Republican State Committee
Columbus
Washington
Harris
Ashtabula County
Crane Begins Third Term as Massachusetts Governor
W Murray Crane took the oath for a third term at the Massachusetts Statehouse in a ceremony noted for its large attendance. The inaugural session lasted about an hour with committee reports on state officer elections. The address focused on state issues and urged a $5,000,000 program to abolish grade crossings, funded at $1,000,000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
W. Murray Crane
Massachusetts
Statehouse
Colleges Must Wake Up In D K Pearsons Ultimatum
Dr D K Pearsons of Chicago issues a New Year ultimatum to eight colleges awaiting his endowment gifts They must raise matching funds on their own accounts by January 1 19 to qualify for the doctor s money The deadline is strict and failure means no payout from Pearsons The Hinsdale forum highlighted his firm stance and binding conditions on the donations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
D. K. Pearsons
Hinsdale
Lines
Endowes
Chile to issue internal loan of 3 million pounds in bonds
Santiago report says Chilean government will issue an internal loan totaling 3,000,060 pounds in seven percent bonds. The move aims to raise funds for public needs as authorities seek to bolster treasury finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chile
Rockefeller Plans Further Gifts to Colleges
Rockefeller announces plans to distribute his remaining wealth, about nine to ten million dollars, to colleges that maximize results from his prior gifts. He will write to college presidents and will not offer conditional funds after this. Several institutions report progress on Rockefeller initiatives and related appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Pearsons
International Banking Plan Outlined by Gen Hubbard
General Thomas H. Hubbard explains the International Banking Corporation aims to establish a Philippine agency first, then branches in insular possessions and major cities. The bank would handle exchange and create an Orient and Americas network, shifting from Berlin and London. Connecticut charter favors liberal banking laws. Frick of Pittsburgh and Brown Bros. directors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Banking Corporation
United States
Thomas H. Hubbard
Philippine Agency
Orient
South
Central America
Hubbard
South Americas
China
Berlin
London
Connecticut
New York City
General Hubbard
H. ¢. Frick
Pittsburg
Hugh Delano
Brown Bros. & Co
International Banking Corporation Today
Confession Could Free Ohio Slaying Prisoner Carter
Walter Wragg’s confession of a death by own action in Pittsburg may free Thomas Carter, a Hamilton County inmate serving twenty years for manslaughter. Wragg says he and an accomplice shot a saloon keeper, Hitzler, in Cincinnati in 1886, and Carter claims he was wounded nearby. Police doubted Carter’s tale, and he remained convicted, though his innocence was repeatedly stated. Carter had earlier lived in Cripple Creek, Colorado, and had only been in Cincinnati briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, CO
Walter Wragg
Pittsburg
Thomas Carter
Hamilton County
Ohio
Wragg
Hitzler
Cincinnati
Carter
Cripple Creek
Col
Wia
Murer
Mammoth Barrel Submitted for World’s Fair Concession
Albert Bare of Paris applies to world’s fair management to erect a mammoth sixty foot high and ninety foot long barrel of coopers wood for all breweries to use in displaying beverages at the fair. J E Green of this city presents airship plans claiming theft from him ten years ago and seeks approval to build and test an airship at the fair using his models and drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Albert Bare
Paris
France
Coopers
J. E. Green
Taylor
Santos-Dumont
Green
Fe Fs
Eiffel Tower
United States Minister Wilson Honored by Santiago Society
In Santiago thousands gathered at the Union Club to honor D. Wilson United States minister to Chile with a hearty reception expressing appreciation for his friendly sentiments toward Chile. After dinner he was escorted by several hundred of the citys leading social figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago DE Chile
D. Wilson
United States
Chile
Union Club
Wilson
Best Society
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims Universal Use
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a cures all for teething pain diarrhoea wind colic and upset bowels. It markets the product as the best remedy for infants and urges readers to request the syrup by name though the text includes dubious health claims and questionable dosing.
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King Edward
Street-Car Company
Smith
the Court Record
Jerome
Fearless New Yorker
Eity
Horace Stillwell
Lilly
Anderson
Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Company
New Jersey
Cable Notes
Governor Hunt
Steel Corporation
Croker
Mr. Dick
Governor Crane
Colleges
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Rochester Theological Seminary
George A. Plimpton
Barnard College
J. D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Allegheny College
Meadville
William H. Crawford
Gen. Hubbard
Insular Possessions
Mammoth Beer Barrel
St. Louis Exposition
Minister Wilson
Mrs. Winslow
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